How to rename hidden sheets without un-hiding them using VBA?

To rename hidden sheets in Excel using VBA without unhiding them, you can manipulate the properties of the sheets directly through VBA. Here’s how you can do it:

Sub RenameHiddenSheet()
    Dim ws As Worksheet
    Dim oldName As String
    Dim newName As String
    
    ' Specify the current name of the hidden sheet
    oldName = "Sheet1" ' Change this to the current name of your hidden sheet
    
    ' Specify the new name you want to give to the hidden sheet
    newName = "NewSheetName" ' Change this to your desired new name
    
    ' Loop through each worksheet in the workbook
    For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets
        ' Check if the worksheet is the one we want to rename
        If ws.Name = oldName Then
            ' Rename the hidden worksheet
            ws.Name = newName
            Exit For
        End If
    Next ws

    MsgBox "Sheet renamed successfully!"

End Sub

Open the Excel file in which you want to rename the hidden sheets.
Press `ALT + F11` to open the VBA editor.
Go to `Insert` > `Module` to create a new module.
Copy and paste the following VBA code into the module:
Modify the `oldName` and `newName` variables to reflect the current name of your hidden sheet and the desired new name.
Run the macro by pressing `F5` or by selecting `Run` > `Run Sub/UserForm` from the menu.

This code searches for a worksheet with the name you specify in `oldName`, and renames it to whatever you specify in `newName`, without needing to unhide the sheet. Be certain to replace the `”Sheet1″` and `”NewSheetName”` strings with the appropriate sheet names in your workbook.

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